I am getting tired of our regular rotation of meals and would love some new ideas for healthy, fairly inexpensive, and quick (at least the hand-ons part--it can cook all day if I don't have to mess with it much!) I used to cook a bigger variety, but allergies and swallowing problems have limited that a lot. We have some severe food allergies, so anything with tomatoes, eggs, or sesame (seeds, oils, etc) are out. That pretty much gets rid of breakfast for dinner, a lot of pasta dishes, meatloaf, many soups, and our favorite Korean dishes. You know, my prior-to-allergies fast and easy, tried and true meals!
My youngest also has a swallowing disorder, so foods that could be thickened/gravied/sauced are easier for him to eat (doesn't have to be that way for the whole family, just could be modified--so for example, I could thicken a soup broth with potato flakes or mince meat/veggies and mix with rice to bind them). The oldest has some sensory issues related to textures, and prefers most things without sauce and is sometimes iffy on meats. See the challenge
Overall, though, my kids are pretty adventurous and will try most things. They like veggies (esp mushrooms!!), and love fruits. They love rice dishes. We usually use Korean white rice, because they all like that better and the sticky texture works better for the youngest. They love all things noodles--Asian, Italian, etc. Couscous with ground beef or turkey/leftover meats and/or fresh mushrooms are well liked. They are more likely to eat "unusual" foods than typical American fair. DH likes most things, but doesn't really like beans; however he will eat them (everyone else loves beans). I don't like most things with vinegar, but will use rice vinegar or lemon juice as a substitute. Occasional less heathy ingredients like cream soups are ok, too.
Here is what we have eaten this week, just to give you an idea, although a little heavier on soup meals than normal because of colder weather:
I know it's a tall order, but hit me with your best stuff. I want to fix something new--I'm bored! Thanks!!
My youngest also has a swallowing disorder, so foods that could be thickened/gravied/sauced are easier for him to eat (doesn't have to be that way for the whole family, just could be modified--so for example, I could thicken a soup broth with potato flakes or mince meat/veggies and mix with rice to bind them). The oldest has some sensory issues related to textures, and prefers most things without sauce and is sometimes iffy on meats. See the challenge
Overall, though, my kids are pretty adventurous and will try most things. They like veggies (esp mushrooms!!), and love fruits. They love rice dishes. We usually use Korean white rice, because they all like that better and the sticky texture works better for the youngest. They love all things noodles--Asian, Italian, etc. Couscous with ground beef or turkey/leftover meats and/or fresh mushrooms are well liked. They are more likely to eat "unusual" foods than typical American fair. DH likes most things, but doesn't really like beans; however he will eat them (everyone else loves beans). I don't like most things with vinegar, but will use rice vinegar or lemon juice as a substitute. Occasional less heathy ingredients like cream soups are ok, too.
Here is what we have eaten this week, just to give you an idea, although a little heavier on soup meals than normal because of colder weather:
- cabbage cooked with kielbasa sausage, potatoes, and carrots--a favorite meal of everyone, it is kind of soupy but very filling and comfort foodish
- crockpot 15 bean soup with celery, onion, garlic, and kielbasa sausage (sausage was on sale ) and sandwiches
- Mexi night--tacos, nachos with beans, seasoned pork, and cheese, and chips with queso/salsa/guacamole
- white chicken chili and tortilla chips
- parmesian couscous with ground beef, sauteed mushrooms, and green beans
- Yellow rice with chicken and peas, with broccoli
I know it's a tall order, but hit me with your best stuff. I want to fix something new--I'm bored! Thanks!!
cuz this Mama really wants some new ideas! Please pretty please 
